There is a tolerance call out in the manual, forums been sharing info for treads difference not to over 3/32" ~ 4/32” (2.4mm~3.2mm) difference between different tires. So if the old & new tire tread difference is within 3.2mm difference should be no issue, if over that get the only tire to replace to shave down, find 2nd hand tire which is similar tread depth or if rich buy all 4 new. 

https://www.subaruoutback.org/threads/anybo...ference.512221/

I also encounter several times of tire puncture for my Xv just use spare and later get used tires to replace (If ori tires unable to patch or save back). Ask the shop to use tread depth gauge to help check the difference, usually below 3mm difference no warning will come out for AWD.

Personally I don't like the idea of buying 2nd hand tires or shaving just to make sure the treads matches etc. And I also like all tires to be of the same brand and model and of the same depth (hence I rotate my tires every 10K) etc.

Those 4 patches of tire contact is what separate me from my maker. Reason why I opt for 2WD

Imagine, just 10,000 km after 4 tires change and 1 tire got punctured and can not be repaired. So you need to buy all 4 tires all over again.

Not so much of a problem with non AWD cars.

You got your own reasons and view, for me at least all 4 wheels and tires are on tractions compare to 2WD especially during raining season or offroad condition.

Even used tires we can get similar model and size as usually the same tire size/model came from similar rides. Tires can last around 10 years, if no serious crack or wear, used 1 can also be replace during emergency.

You must be living in a big cities. Try that with smaller towns and see what will happen....

If there is a will, there's a way
You still got spare tire, i went offroad in those rural areas also can survive with spare until drive to decent tire shop.
BTW most my tire shop are at small town area like Nibong Tebal, Bagan Serai and they can also keep special size tire until 20"
With internet and phone calls, they can just msg their own tire group, salesman and ship their own shop within few days.
Not sure why people still phobia about it, people drive those super cars, big SUV with 19~22" also nothing to worry about.
Nowadays is not like in the 80's 90's, if got money any size also can get within days if you dont calculative.

dear siffu,
just bought 2nd xv with eyesight.  planning to tint the windshield with 60% VLT. will the tint cause any problem to the eyesight system?

dear siffu,
just bought 2nd xv with eyesight.  planning to tint the windshield with 60% VLT. will the tint cause any problem to the eyesight system?

The eyesight, camera for many cars are at the specific area, behinds the camera equipment, which the tint is not possible to apply on that area. So u can tint whenever VLT % on the windscreen for other area besides the camera lense area

Yes, if you want to do aftermarket tint, you need to cut the front session and avoid the eyesight sensor to avoid any problem to it.

thks bro,
even the 3M crystalline 70% VLT  also cannot kah?

cold door car

buy china car also better than better subruhro

I would rather buy a Subaru than any ccp car for my own safety.